Frida Gets Personal
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Helland, Janice. “Aztec Imagery in Frida Kahlo's Paintings: Indigenity and Political Commitment.” Woman's Art Journal, vol. 11, no. 2, 1990, pp. 8-13. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3690692. Accessed 30 June 2021.
Block, Rebecca, and Lynda Hoffman-Jeep. “Fashioning National Identity: Frida Kahlo in ‘Gringolandia.’” Woman's Art Journal, vol. 19, no. 2, 1998, pp. 8-12. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/1358399. Accessed 30 June 2021.
OTTO, MELANIE. “‘TIERRA ENTRE MEDIO’: BORDERLANDS OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE ART OF FRIDA KAHLO.” IJAS Online, no. 2, 2010, pp. 60-74. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/26234255. Accessed 30 June 2021.
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They thought I was a Surrealist, but I wasn't. I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality.
Nice
I had a unibrow when I was younger and Frida made me feel much better about it thank u Frida
When he said "High Brow" all I could think was that she went for the "Long Brow"
I was planning on dedicating a whole week of videos dedicated to Frida!
You just raised the bar for quality Frida content on CZcams, as you very often do for many other subjects.
Thank you!!
i can't wait for this! she's one of my favorite artists
I'll definitely be looking out for them, I'm subbed now for that! 🥰
your channel is so great!!
Here in Mexico it's become popular to hate on Frida, particularly among artists. And it saddens me deeply, yeah she might not be the most technically impressive artists, but her paintings have a lot of soul. Great video, I'm always happy to see some of my culture represented in great channels like yours.
That's interesting, why do people hate on her?
@@clairemcnerney I think there is criticism that she took from native cultures she wasn't part of
Its not that, at least in my opinión, in the postrevolution time the representation of indigenous people and their iconography was one of the most common themes, it's more the oversaturation of Frida's image in pop culture and like he said she was not even that good at a technical level so is easy to not like her specially when You know so Many other mexican artist, even artist woman that don't get nearly the dame amount of recognition specially outside México.
I bet you that people in the netherlands get tired of hearing about Van Gogh too.
One should remind them they work in humanitarian field, not scientific.
Heart is above technicalities in this field.
Through my own mental and general life struggles while doing ans studying art formally and alone, i have learned to see more beautiful in a 5 year olds messy drawing that clearly shows they enjoyed their activity and you can see a part of their life's experience rather than an technically well done realistic portrait that is more devoted of life the image seems like a lump of stone.
Her art is ugly and pointless. Good on them for pushing back.
I absolutely admire Frida Kahlo's exploration of self. It's easy to connect with the remnants of herself she's left for us.
she got mustache
@@McBobtheruggaman and? The above comment still stands
@@darioadrianz exactly its irrelevant
Exept ”Frida” was a man! Trannie-cult=pure evil🔥
I got to see many of her paintings in person 15+ years ago, and I was really struck by "The Two Fridas" in particular. Beautiful in so many ways.
The effort. The detail. You never disappoint.
"My painting carries with it the message of pain." - by Frida Kahlo
most pure eau de vie... double distiled...
Second time in a year (after Caravaggio) you posted a video about a painter of which there's a exhibition in my neighborhood. Before I went to the Caravaggio exhibit i rewatched your video and it made my visit more meaningful and I'll do the same when I go to the Frida Kahlo exhibit. I wished there were more museums that would use other mediums like video or just background music in their exhibitions to give the visitors a more emersive experience.
Most do have the audio guides which are targeted towards tourists and international visitors but next time you visit a museum, go ahead and rent that out. They do have not just the guide for movement around exhibits but also backgrounds and interesting snippets and trivia.
Cheers!
Her self portraits definitely have that feeling of being in the same room as her. I don't necessarily get the friend vibe, more just someone standing oddly close to you and feeling completely natural.
When Nerdwriter releases a video, it's like the return of the messiah.
I was a boy. They were two girls. Can I make it any more obvious? I am the ULTlMATE L0VER on this platform. Don't enter the ch*nnel of me, AxxL, if you are not above a certain age, dear jen
Amen
What do you mean, "like"?
Absolutely! But I was very disappointed by this one...it was kinda lame when compared with so many other of his videos
Every Frame A Painting RIP
¡Excelente pronunciación señor Nerdwriter! Thanks for actually trying and getting there, as always with the whole research that goes into these essays. Currently there's a dismissive discourse on Frida and her work among mexican hipsters, chicano artists, latino activists, feminists and opinionated influencers who just overtly decontextualize her, criticizing her purposely naive style as amateurish and overrated, misinterpreting her exposure of nationalistic values as exploitative mestizo apropiation of native cultures (since she had german ancestry) but none of that holds any weight or truth to the actual fact of standing in front of her paintings and, as you put it, feeling very close to her. That's the "magic" of her art. It indeed inspired me to try painting myself.
The prodigal son has returned. Probably the best video-essayist of the last decade!
for sure
damn right!
Without a doubt. He’s created a genre of his own.
YES!
I would probably give that crown to Pop Culture Detective.
I had the privilege of seeing a gallery of her works at The Dali museum in Florida a few years ago. The design of the gallery led you in chronological order of her paintings and in between a mural with text telling her story at the time of each painting’s creation. At the end of the exhibit I was in tears for the woman I grew to love and understand. I felt her passion and pain as if I had known her my whole life. Frida was a master of her craft.
I think another interesting side of her is how she blurs gender roles while also being proud of her feminine aspects, especially her focus on childbirth (or lack thereof).
The definition of great art in my book, any kind of art at all, is that is makes you "feel" something, or look at something differently. The greatest art makes you look at the whole world differently. Frida's art is in the greatest art category. Without question. Thank you for this video, by chance, I'm reading a book called "What Would Frida Do?" and I'm enjoying it too.
I'm a simple man.I see nerdwriter. I come.
Of course this is edited
@@Parkway9001 lol
Phrasing.
@@Parkway9001 Art
The adult in me appreciates a clear and concise telling of Frida's life that I never bothered to look up. The child in me laughed at the mention of her art not being high brow.
Her art was amazing, such an icon!
They still are one of the worlds best
I think she's overrated, that the feminist out there didn't find better when there's WAY more talented women than her out there. It's the shame.
@@Kabodanki but can you do better?
@@nensig8243 why would he need to do better to know she is overrated? You don't need to be a chef to know that a restaurant is not as good as everyone says it is.
I don't deny that she has some nice paintings but most are average and simple (also she is not a feminist imo, she is always talking about Diego even though he cheated on her and had an overall toxic relationship)
@@nensig8243 yes.
The way you’re able to communicate your perspective so well in every video is incredible
I remember him saying that he wanted to do content diferent from anything you see on the platform. Honestly I think apart from achieving that he also elevated what a video essay could be.
Frida is one of my favorite artists, and the first time I went back to a museum when they reopened after COVID was at a big exhibition of her and Diego Rivera's paintings in my city last year. The writing in this video is gorgeous as always, and I learned so many things I didn't know ! Thank you so much !
Gotta love our girl Frida❤️ As an Art Teacher, she always has a soft spot in my soul.
This is one of your best pieces of work to date. I have never seen all of her paintings back to back like that and with your voice over top describing her pain I didn't even realize when I had tears streaming down my face. She is remarkable.
Side note: I sent this to my mother, who is a high school Spanish teacher, and she is going to show this video to her students when she talks about Frida.
Your videos always invoke a deep emotion out of me.
Just yesterday I was thinking of nerdwriter and decided to binge watch your old videos, and here I am, the next day I see a new upload from Nerdwriter. Isn’t life just wonderful.
These videos just get better and better
I feel like Grant Wood and Frida Kahlo would've really gotten eachother if they met. Creating national indenity through themselves, images of their nation's folklore, and through their own experiences.
Heyyy you're that american who loves Argentina 🇦🇷 ty for being who u are! 😁
I love that she celebrates EVERYTHING about herself. In portraits, "faults" are minimized and she DOES NOT do this.
Love that you're back. No matter how long you're gone, it's too long. As always, keep up the fantastic work.
I sent this to my friend Alieana, in Paris. She will love this video👍🏽
I've never seen someone put so much effort to a video essay... you're the G.O.A.T of video essays.... every video is unique and different from other
I've been learning about Frida as practice in my Spanish class. Who knew it would lead me to channels like yours and reveal an interest in art I didn't know I had.
Great video, as always! Really cool that you point out how her simplistic style makes the paintings feel more personal.
I miss your videos in my feed, but always happy to get whatever you release. Hope you are well, brother, and keep on keeping on. It's another banger, like always.
I always look forward to a new Nerdwriter essay, and as usual this one didn't disappoint. Thanks for putting it together. There's a Kahlo retrospective happening here in the Chicago area this summer. I'm even more inspired to go to it now.
I remember being 8-9 years old and receiving a notebook from Mexico from a family friend and some prints of her work were in it. I will never forget that notebook I am so grateful to her.
Damn a Canvas, EmpLemon, WhatIfAltHist *and* a Nerdwriter all in one day? A beautiful day it is!
what is "CANVAS" that you're refering to? can't find it on youtube
@@sckitiz I made a mistake. Great Art Explained put out a video the other day. But The Canvas is also great
Your films press on a special point emotionally. Your work grabs me. Keep up the good work.
I'm sweating seeing this notification. Love Frida's work and I'm pumped to see this when I'm off work.
I had always heard of her in reference to Amrita Shergil, who is known as Frida Kahlo of India. But really amazing to know about her today and more importantly, knowing her mystical artwork. Another great episode!!!
I really love your videos. They always make think about something in a way I hadn't before and they always make me feel something deep by the end. My only issue is I wish there were more videos but I know it takes time to make quality content. Thanks for all the work you do. 💗
I always learn so much from your videos, and I really appreciate it.
Missed you, man!! So privileged to see another one of your essays. Take care!
Always love your breakdowns. My favorite is “anger” with Nicholson and it’s exploration.
Art students: the expression, the freedom, the intimacy.
Normies like me: the unibrow
Thank you for this comment. At least one person calling out this video essay about a woman clearly self obsessed.
@@plica06 because she has a unibrow? What are you on about?
@@trickytreyperfected1482 It's astonishing how bigots grab hold of a joke to reinforce their shitty ideas.
If anyone wants to know more about Frida, her life and a have deeper look into her work, I cannot recommend enough the video essay on her by Great Art Explained. Its amazing the amount of research the man puts in his videos. Cheers!
Amazing channel, indeed!
@@bendover9935 Cant lie, you have an amazing name.
@@UtsavChaudhury Your name is not bad either, even though i don't know how to pronounce it
@@bendover9935 it's alright dude. Thanks for making my day. :)
I had the privilege of going to her house in Mexico and it was the most cathartic experience of my life. To see her used paints. Her easel. Her wheel chair. To gaze at her homemade pigments. And of course see her paintings in person. It was breathtaking
This is absolutely beautifully written and produced. Thank you for all your research and the way you tie it together ❤️🙏
The more I watch your videos, the more I learn and discover wonderful things! Thanks a lot Nerdwriter👏👏👏
It's been too long! When Nerdwritter releases a video, it's usually the highlight of my week
The timing of this video is insane! I had just made a reservation for an exposition in Ghent yesterday of Frida Kahlo, i'm going this afternoon :D Life sometimes feels like a Truman show
This video is amazing, & I learned so much! You are criminally underrated. Love your work!
Tuned in again after a long while. Thank you for what you do, and for taking us along.
She wore the hair styles, the fabrics made by locals, the clothes from the regions, the country. She embodied Mexican culture with pride, to fuel pride. As a proud artist should do, when their culture is being challenged. She was in a feminine movement also, with others to promote their work (poems, books, movies, besides paintings).
I've missed your essays so much
Love all of this, I will always respect my Frida, as an artist I always felt close connection with her, her art is amazing ❤️
Nerdwriter1 has truly been one of the best and most consistent channels on CZcams for years.
Its pretty cool that you've been able to achieve that personal touch through your essays, consistently dope content
this the first video from you since i decided to start my own channel, because of you i developed my vision of my channel, thank you buddy i really love you, and i will be forever learning from you.
She combines highbrow styles with lowbrow iconography, united the two. We should call this new style: unibrow.
Glad to know I'm not the only one obsessed with this channel. Greetings, fellow people with immaculate taste 👌
OMG you are back. you got me started on consuming video essays. Only to realize that I had entered through the penthouse suite and everything else would look average from here on out.
Why am I bawling my eyes out?
Love the art essays keep em coming
So glad you returned. Essayist extraordinaire!🤩
Your video - a new Nerdwriter video! - called my attention to the fractions of reflected white light in her eyes in each portrait.
I learn from nerdwriter more than I learnt in college. Love your work, mate!
Thank you so much for posting. I've missed your videos. Its food for the soul!
I remember seeing Frida's paintings first time at Mexico themed bar, they had quite strong pull even if I didn't know anything about her and I didn't come there to look for paintings.
Nerdwriter x Frida Kahlo = Internet delight.
Keep 'em coming my friend...
Last week I saw one of her original self port-portaits in the MALBA's - Buenos Aires Museum of Latín American Art - colection. Really beautiful work. And all the mexican muralist movement of her time was a totally creative experience, the search of a local aestethic and cosmovision in the works of Diego Rivera and Alfredo Siqueiros also inspired or parallels the same exploration from Argentinians painters like Berni, Pettoruti, Xul Solar and Carpani.
One of the best things that happened to me is this channel. Thank you!
Go outside.
@@shaunpatryck Can't right now.
@@bran8961 then do something productive get off the internet
@@shaunpatryck oh I do productive things on lower levels, thanks anyway.
A Video about asian Art, especially about japanese Art (Hokusai, Hiroshige) would be interesting!
Frida greatly inspired me. I have created an avatar of myself, not an exact portrait,which I use in many sketches. This does not mean I won't try for more realistic images of myself, but I like my avatar which idealizes me in a more feminine form.My chief sources of inspiration apart from her are Icons and Egyptian art.
At last you post something!!!
Thank you for your commitment!
😂 he's getting too distracted outside of CZcams 😭
Such a cool montage and audio. Thanks!
Translation of what is written in 5:47
After leaving mass of 7 o'clock in the date June 15 of 1942, the sisters Rosa and Carmen Ruiz got scared in the street behind the market when the raider appeared with his gun, they entrusted to the Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos (literal translation: Saint John of the Lakes) so the man would not kill or injure them and the raider only took away their bags that had few coins and the service book and he did not do any other harm so I give thanks with this "retablo"
Yes!!!! A video from you and I am happy😍
Every time I see a new video from this channel I get so happy
They had a Frieda section of the Botanical Gardens on San Antonio. Absolutely beautiful
Great video to know Frida Kahlo's paintings & their insightful meanings.
Beautiful presentation
You have relaxing way with words. Great video
Oh how stupid of me to have seen so many reproductions of her paintings and to never have made the connection with retablos! It's so clear when you point it out!
Nice to hear from you again Evan. This was a great video.
Fantastic videos man! Thanks for these ...
good to see you back again, great as always
Never clicked on a video so fast. I miss you so much
same
@@FacundoCuevas Same!
Goosebumps once again, thank you sir
This video is amazing!!! Congratulations!
Beautiful, excelente vídeo👌
Thanks, Evan! 🎨🖌️
Big fan of this channel, would love to see a video about Egon Schiele!
Please upload more videos..... I adore your video essays SPECIALLY ON BOOKS AND MOVIES!!!!!
Was waiting for video. Thanks
love this video, thank you
Wooow, amazing video!! I'm definitely gonna do a little research on Frida right now. Thanks!!
Be sure to also research into her political and personal life, also be careful of biased sources because it will be either the best thing that happened to Mexico ever or the spawn of hell, she was a very interesting character but she is not what most people thinks (for good and bad)
@@Pacha_RM oh yeah, people tend to be idealised and depersonalised. I'll have this in mind, thanks!!
¡Me encanta! Thank you very much for sharing this info with the world. Saludos desde México